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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.63, 8,208.57 and 2,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.63, 8,208.57 and 2,012.07 is: 3,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.63 : 8,208.57 = 2,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.63/8,208.57 = 2,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.63x = 8,208.57 × 2,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.63x = 16,516,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516,217.44/5,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.31

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